Schaffhausen: Your new company location

The Schaffhausen area offers the best conditions: Whether it's a good cost environment, access to skilled workers, good transport connections and the high quality of life in the working and living region - in Schaffhausen, companies and employees find a place where their ideas become reality.

Schaffhausen is part of the Greater Zurich Area, the economic engine of Switzerland. Schaffhausen has a diversifies economy that makes the Canton of Schaffhausen a preffered location for headquarters. It is the center point between major Swiss and German metros; a gateway to the European market.

Purpose of the Economic Promotion

We create added value for the Canton of Schaffhausen as an economic and residential region through Promotion in Switzerland and abroad, settlement of companies, support for resident companies and startups and further development of regional location factors. A pioneering spirit and enabler mentality comprise our entrepreneurial attitude.

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Schaffhausen at a glance

86'000

Residents

5'290

Companies

7 reasons for Schaffhausen

In Schaffhausen, companies and employees find a place where their ideas become reality.

Why Schaffhausen?

Vision goes reality

A deep dive into Schaffhausen's technological landscape, from Food Tech to Smart Mobility Solutions and Advanced Material Innovations.

Technology fields

New to Schaffhausen?

Great quality of life, achievable dream homes, attractive jobs: Schaffhausen offers something for everyone. Above all, the basis for your great future.

Your start in Schaffhausen